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Arshdeep Singh vs Kusal Mendis: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison
Kusal Mendis has the edge on the headline numbers: Kusal Mendis leads on T20I batting (2,198 runs, avg 25.6). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.
Arshdeep Singh (India) has 101 T20I runs at avg 6.3 in 86 matches. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) has 2,198 T20I runs at avg 25.6 in 90 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.
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Arshdeep Singh vs Kusal Mendis · Stat Comparison Table
Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).
| Statistic | Arshdeep Singh | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 19 |
| Avg fantasy points | 50 | 68 |
| Best fantasy score | 129 | 200 |
| Runs | 60 | 714 |
| Strike rate | 125.0 | 106.6 |
| Fours | 4 | 61 |
| Sixes | 2 | 34 |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 5 |
| Centuries (100+) | 0 | 1 |
| Highest score | 15 | 121 |
| Wickets | 25 | 0 |
| Economy rate | 8.50 | 0.00 |
| Best spell (wkts) | 3 | 0 |
| Catches | 5 | 15 |
| Total dismissals | 7 | 17 |
| Statistic | Arshdeep Singh | Kusal Mendis |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 86 | 90 |
| Runs | 101 | 2198 |
| Batting average | 6.31 | 25.56 |
| Strike rate | 99.0 | — |
| Half-centuries (50+) | 0 | 17 |
| Wickets | 129 | 0 |
| Bowling average | 20.13 | — |
| Economy rate | 8.63 | — |
| Five-wicket hauls | 1 | 0 |
📋 Format by format
T20I. Arshdeep Singh has played 86 T20Is and Kusal Mendis 90. Arshdeep Singh has 101 runs at 6.3 (strike rate 99.0), against 2,198 at 25.6 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Arshdeep Singh also bowls: 129 wickets at an economy of 8.63, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a T20I wicket.
ODI. Arshdeep Singh has played 16 ODIs and Kusal Mendis 148. Arshdeep Singh has 71 runs at 10.1 (strike rate 122.4), against 4,697 at 35.3 for Kusal Mendis, so Kusal Mendis has scored more. Hundreds: Arshdeep Singh 0, Kusal Mendis 6. Fifties: 0 and 34. Arshdeep Singh also bowls: 25 wickets at an economy of 5.53, while Kusal Mendis has not taken a ODI wicket.
International numbers up to 19 July 2026.
Did you know: Arshdeep Singh
- He bowled a maiden over on his T20I debut against England in July 2022, the third Indian to do so.
- He is the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20 Internationals.
- He was the joint-highest wicket-taker at the 2024 T20 World Cup and won the 2026 edition too.
- He won the 2018 Under-19 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy with India.
🧠Quick quiz: Arshdeep Singh and Kusal Mendis
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- 1. What did Arshdeep do on his T20I debut in 2022?
- 2. Which milestone did Arshdeep reach first among Indian bowlers?
Arshdeep Singh vs Kusal Mendis · T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.
T20I career: Arshdeep Singh has scored 101 T20I runs in 86 matches at an average of 6.31. He has also taken 129 T20I wickets at an average of 20.13 with an economy of 8.63.
T20I career: Kusal Mendis has scored 2,198 T20I runs in 90 matches at an average of 25.56, with 17 half-centuries.
Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Kusal Mendis is the stronger pick with an average of 68 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.
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